Boston weather
At 1:00 AM local time it was cloudy and 8°C (46°F). Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.8 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May–Sep. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Boston, England, United Kingdom.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 80%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.8 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Nov–Mar
About Boston weather
Is it raining in Boston right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 8° right now. Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.8 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Boston this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 10–12° and lows of 5–10°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Monday, Friday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Boston lately?
In the past 7 days, Boston had 1 rainy day and 2.8 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Boston?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Boston weather by month
When is the best time to visit Boston?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Boston is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 6°C (44°F) in January to 21°C (70°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Boston?
June is the wettest month, with about 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain on average. April is the driest, with about 42 mm (1.7 in).
What is the hottest month in Boston?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 21°C (70°F) and lows of 13°C (55°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 6°C (44°F) and lows of 2°C (35°F).
Does Boston have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is June at about 71 mm (2.8 in).
How warm is the sea in Boston?
The sea is warmest in August at about 18°C (64°F) and coolest in February at about 6°C (42°F). It stays cool all year.
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months